Elon Musk expressed support for Rupert Lowe's stance that London station names should be displayed only in English. The discussion was sparked by bilingual English and Bengali signs at Whitechapel station, introduced to celebrate the area's British Bangladeshi community.
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Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was apprehended in a Pennsylvania McDonald's after a customer tip. A $60,000 reward is available, but claiming it won't be easy. The FBI and NYPD Crime Stoppers have different criteria, requiring conviction and indictment, respectively.
A fresh wave of disinformation targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has surged online, accusing him of being corrupt and prolonging the war. It has been falsely claimed that Zelenskyy swore at Trump and demanded US troops fight in Ukraine.
Elon Musk acknowledged the escalating China-US meme war on X, formerly Twitter, amidst rising trade tensions. AI-generated memes are targeting figures like Trump and Musk, sparking debate about tariffs and manufacturing. These memes reflect the complexities of US-China relations, with political cartoons depicting coercive diplomacy and escalating tariffs imposed by both nations.
A constable from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, was kidnapped and four police officers were injured after a mob of gun makers from Umarti village in Madhya Pradesh attacked them. The conflict occurred when police attempted to arrest one suspect. Coordination between Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh police led to the constable's release.
The arrest and potential deportation of Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil have sparked outrage, raising concerns about green card holders’ rights in the US. Accused of posing a foreign policy risk, Khalil's pro-Palestinian activism led to his detention by ICE. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation, but his future remains uncertain.
INS Surat, the Indian Navy's advanced destroyer, successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile with a 70-km range in the Arabian Sea. Commissioned in January 2025, the ship showcases India's naval self-reliance with 75% indigenous content. This test occurs after PM Modi's strong warning to terrorists following the Pahalgam attack, vowing decisive action and justice.